What is the Nintendo Switch's latest sales figure?

As of December 31, 2025, the Nintendo Switch has sold 155.37 million hardware units.

Has the Nintendo Switch surpassed the Nintendo DS in sales?

Yes, the Nintendo Switch has surpassed the Nintendo DS, with 155.37 million units sold compared to the DS's 154.02 million.

How does the Switch's software sales compare to other Nintendo consoles?

The Switch has sold over 1.5 billion software units, significantly exceeding the DS (948.76 million) and Wii (921.85 million).

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Switch Dethrones DS: Nintendo's All-Time Best-Seller!

3 Feb

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Summary

Nintendo Switch has sold over 155 million units, surpassing the DS.
The Switch has also sold over 1.5 billion software units to date.
PlayStation 2 remains ahead with 160 million units sold.

Switch Dethrones DS: Nintendo's All-Time Best-Seller!

As of December 31, 2025, the Nintendo Switch has achieved a historic milestone, becoming Nintendo's all-time best-selling piece of hardware. With 155.37 million units sold across all its models, the Switch has officially surpassed the lifetime sales of the original Nintendo DS, which stood at 154.02 million units.

This remarkable sales figure is complemented by massive software adoption. The Switch has sold over 1.5 billion software units, significantly outpacing Nintendo's previous consoles like the DS (948.76 million) and the Wii (921.85 million).

However, the Switch has yet to surpass the all-time sales record held by the PlayStation 2. Sony's console has sold 160 million hardware units as of March 31, 2012.